Instructions:Belt/Disc Sander big

Purpose

The belt and disc sander has a rotating sanding belt on one side and a rotating planar disc on the other side. It is used for:

• Light shaping (chamfers, rounding, some profiles)
• Surface preparation (removing defects, burn marks, etc)

Safety

Do:

• Check that the belt is tracking correctly
• Check that the belt or disc is in good condition before starting
• Use an appropriate grit for the task

Do not:

• Press workpieces primarily against the left side of the disc - workpiece may lift or be launched
• Sand metal - metal sanding can cause sparks and damage to equipment/member property
• Put hands close to the sanding belt or disc

Emergency Stop

The belt sander has an emergency stop button.

Operating Procedure

Disc side

1. Verify that the correct disc is installed
2. Verify that the sander is hooked up to the dust collector
3. Turn on the exhaust and dust collector
4. Turn on the sander
5. Carefully press the workpiece against the right side of the disc. Do not press the workpiece against the left side as it may lift and cause injury/damage

Sanding side

1. Verify that the correct belt is installed
2. Verify that the sander is hooked up to the dust collector
3. Turn on the exhaust and dust collector
4. Turn on the sander
5. Verify that the belt is tracking correctly left-right. Use the tracking knob to adjust if necessary.
6. Press the workpiece against the sander, holding firmly to make sure it doesn't slip

Belt and Disc Change

Fill this out please.

Shutdown and Housekeeping

1. Turn off the sander and dust collector.
2. Clean the outside of the equipment with a brush.
3. Sweep the floor around the sander.
4. Replace miter gauge on the pegboard by the miter saw if used.